The Trial Court Vacancy Commission is set to evaluate eight candidates for a criminal court judge position in the 6th Judicial District, which encompasses Knox County. The meeting will take place on June 17, 2025, in Knoxville.
The candidates vying for the position are Emily F. Abbott, J. Franklin Ammons, Heather N. Ens, Cashauna C. Lattimore, Ashley D. McDermott, Wesley D. Stone, G. Nicholas Wallace, and Mary L. Ward.
A public hearing is scheduled at the City-County Building located at 400 Main Street in Knoxville at 9:00 a.m., local time. Members of the public are welcome to attend and may voice objections regarding any candidate either orally or in writing.
For those requiring accommodations due to disabilities or who have inquiries about the Commission's proceedings, John Jefferson can be contacted via email at John.Jefferson@tncourts.gov or by phone at 615-741-2687.
Following the interviews with each candidate, the Commission plans to vote and forward three names to Governor Bill Lee for further consideration.